Tasting Notes - Langanook Syrah 2002 (Recommended)

The great thing about the Langanook Syrah is the unashamedly pretty aromatics. The last 3 vintages have showed amazing lift of pure blackberry, spice and violet notes, and in the case of the 2002 you can pick up the nose 2 feet away from the glass. Very deep fruit penetration on the nose. More spice and violets / licorice in the mouth. The floral notes are countered with some slight grainy tannins and a little heat, although to be fair they drive the length nicely. I'd say this wine is still a fraction young and might need another 18 months to show its best. Bloody nice nevertheless.